Portals of Torsh


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Item Code:  260

Title:  Portals of Torsh

Type:  Accessory

System:  Advanced Dungeons & Dragons

Author(s):  Rudy Kraft

Date Published:  1980

Format (1st Printing):  48-page book

Format (2nd Printing):  48-page book, color cover sheet

Original Price:  $3.98
 

The first book in the "Portals series" the book detailing an area reachable only through the use of Teleportation devices called "Portals".  It includes considerable History and Economic description of the area, one town of Lizardmen and another of Humans, and several adventures including a Lizard Wizard's Tower.  Also included are Monster Lairs, Wilderness descriptions, Wandering Monster tables and major Character descriptions.  Portals of Torsh can easily be fitted into any campaign, and is suitable for mid-level characters.
 


Printing Information

Note:
  Regarding the 1st print described below, the cover sheet first appeared in Game Master Catalog (Summer 1980) and Judges Guild Spring 1981 and later Catalogs.  However the book cover first appears in the Fall 1980 Catalog, GenCon XIII Convention Booklet Judges Guild ad and Dungeoneer 18.

  • 1st Printing (1980):  Color cover sheet with Black and White book cover.  Thanks to Marshall C. Mahurin III for help with this info.  Product list is titled "Treasure Vault" (cover) with the highest number being 270.  Product list is just photos (book) with the highest number being 109.
     

  • 2nd Printing (1981):  Cover sheet and book are same as the 1st print.  Product list is titled "Treasure Vault" (cover) with the highest number being 460 (w premier Pegasus).  Product list is just photos (book) with the highest number being 109.

Portals of Torsh Cover Sheet (1st and 2nd Printing)
 
Portals of Torsh Book (1st and 2nd Printing)